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Amateur Stars Russell and Koivun Play Together in the US Open’s ‘Future of Golf’ Pairing
The pair shot 4-over 74 each as windy Shinnecock Hills tested five amateurs who made the cut.
- On Saturday, Miles Russell and 21-year-old Jackson Koivun played together at the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills, a pairing TV coverage dubbed the future of golf.
- Both players were among the amateurs to make the cut, with Koivun preparing to turn pro after a dominant college career at Auburn and Russell yet to start college.
- Challenging winds across Shinnecock Hills saw both golfers shoot matching 4-over 74s on Saturday, leaving them at 7 over for the tournament during their first major championship weekend.
- "Amateur golf is in a great spot right now," Koivun said, noting the impressive performance of the five collegians who advanced to the weekend rounds of the major.
- Russell, who will join teammate Charlie Woods at Florida State, emphasized maintaining perspective: "One day you have it and the next day it's gone," he added.
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Amateur stars Russell and Koivun play together in the US Open's 'future of golf' pairing
Miles Russell had a long walk to his ball at the end of a long U.S. Open round with Jackson Koivun after smashing his tee shot 407 yards on the 18th hole.
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